Corsicana is a 2022 American Western film, featuring Isaiah Washington in his directorial debut. The film was co-written by Washington and Robert Johnson, and stars Washington alongside Noel Gugliemi, Lew Temple, and Stacey Dash. Washington portrays Bass Reeves, a former slave who went on to become the first noted black deputy U.S. Marshal, as he tracks an outlaw gang to Corsicana, Texas.
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| Directed by | Isaiah Washington |
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| Distributed by | Rose Dove Entertainment |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
edit"Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves reunites with his former partner turned fugitive Sam Tanner. They find themselves in a race against time as they track Jack Donner and his vicious gang of outlaws to the oil-rich town of Corsicana."[1]
Cast
edit- Isaiah Washington as Bass Reeves
- Thomas Q. Jones as Young Bass Reeves
- Lew Temple as Jack Donner
- Noel Guglielmi as Juan
- Stacey Dash as Jennie
- Billy Blair as Miller
- Amber McNutt as Doak
Production and release
editWashington was first informed of the project by actor Robert Davi;[2] with Washington becoming enthralled by Bass Reeves after having a conversation with a woman who had been attempting to produce the project. Washington offered to direct the work, after production almost ceased due to internal disputes surrounding the film.[3]
In September 2020, Deadline reported that Washington was directing Corsicana, a film based on the life of Bass Reeves, with filming currently underway.[4] The film features the city Corsicana, Texas, with screenwriter Robert Johnson noting that he wanted "to bring something to the city of Corsicana, a city I love...Bass Reeves never set foot in Corsicana and that's why it's historical fiction but I did want to pay homage to Corsicana.[5]
The film received a limited theatrical release in August 2022, in Texas.[5] Washington promoted the film's release in Chicago, hosting screenings, meet and greet, and Q&A events.[6]
In May 2023, 101 Films International picked up international distribution rights to the film.[7]
Reception
editOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received just two reviews, both of which are positive.[1]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2023 | Best Film | C&I Movie Awards | Nominated[8] |
Sources
edit- ^ a b "Corsicana". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Craig (August 24, 2022). "Houston-born actor Isaiah Washington returns to Texas for 'Corsicana'". Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Romain, Shanel (December 20, 2022). "Isaiah Washington talks new film on the West Side". Austin Weekly News.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 25, 2020). "Isaiah Washington To Mark Feature Directorial Debut With 'Corsicana' Western". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Ferguson, Deborah (August 26, 2022). "Corsicana Gets Top Billing in New Movie About A Trailblazing Lawman". NBCDFW.
- ^ Rockett, Darcel (December 15, 2022). "Isaiah Washington brings us Bass Reeves in 'Corsicana,' a film about the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (May 21, 2023). "101 Films International adds Isaiah Washington's 'Corsicana' to Cannes market slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily.
- ^ Leydon, Joe (February 17, 2023). "Elvis Crowned Best Picture for Sixth Annual C&I Movie Awards". Cowboys & Indians.